My very short season has now ended prematurely...

[Hattikins]

Well thank you to all of you who gave me your thoughts on why Hatts wasnt quite herself at borde hill last weekend. Had bloods done on monday and results came back today, vet said she was giving classic low grade virus symptoms - ie. lack lustre, running out of energy, not wanting to go XC etc. and the bloods came back confirming that she had a low white blood cell count which indicates that she has/is recovering from a virus

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So madam is having 2weeks off, continuing her on the nutonic on the advice of our vet and also giving her 10ml of Interferon daily for 10days to boost her immune system. Then a second set of bloods in two weeks time will hopefully give her the all clear

So she's cancelled out of Tweseldown PNP and everything we were hoping to do in half term

Although on the big positive side though we have a valid reason for why she wasnt performing in her usual manner at the weekend, and can treat her accordingly until she's better

 

[monica987]

Oh no!!!!! What a shame but you did have a very good season, albeit a bit short

Hope she gets better very soon!

 

[Hattikins]

Thank you Ellie

She'll be fine im sure

Hope your lovely new chap is well

 

[monica987]

He hasn't been ridden for 5 days

Due to being in Italy and then clipped him today

Poor pony

 

[teapot]

Awww no

At least you've got a reason for it and hopefully she'll be back on form for next season!

 

[ChestnutMonty]

sorry but also glad to hear it

A bit of a relief to have confirmation thats why she wasnt herself

x

 

[Sarah_Jane]

Poor girl but at least you have found out why she didn't perform last weekend.

 

[Starbucks]

Poor Hattie, she gets all the bad luck doesn't she!

Not to worry hun, she'll be fighting fit for you to go and kick ass next season!

 

[seabiscuit]

Poor girl, but thank goodness it was that rather than a lameness/niggling injury thing again. Annoying, but the best scenario possible!! She will be back on form in another month or so!

 

[rara007]

Poor Hattie. Pippy had a virus earlier in the year too, I dont know if they are about more now or people are more sensitive to their horses as they seem to be prevelant. I'm sure she will get well soon and in sending my vibes.

 

[madhector]

What a relief that there was something actually wrong, explains her behavour anyways, hope she is feeling herself soon xx

 

[SpruceRI]

Oh no....how awful. Poor you and Hattie : (

Glad that you've had the bloods done though and know the reason why she stopped at BH, as that's not like her at all

<<<<Hugs>>>>

 

[Eventerlad15]

Hope she gets well soon.
It's amazing how mant HHO horses have picked up virus's recently, must be some sort of magis or something..

 

[Eventerlad15]

Hope she gets well soon.
It's amazing how many HHO horses have picked up virus's recently, must be some sort of magic or something..

 

[KatB]

Least you know why you had a not so good run

Hope she picks up quickly though, and is ready to earn you plenty of ££ over the winter Sjing

 

[ColouredFan]

Hope she gets better soon, glad there was a reason why she hasnt been herself recently.

 

[AutumnRose]

I'm glad there was a reason for her not being herself. fingers crossed she feels better soon and you get back on track

 

[little_pink_piggies]

omg abbie! both of our luck has finally run out!!! that changes song works both ways i guess

fingers crossed she makes a speedy recovery for you! xxx

 

[Hattikins]

Thanks everyone

we're all relieved we know whats wrong and its not physical, having back lady out in a week or so though as she was due to have it done anyway so if she's tweaked something as well we can iron that out too

Martha - yes that changes song is quite appropriate!

typical really - roll on a happy and successful 2009!!!